N14 over Elk Creek
FairNuckolls County, Nebraska · In Nelson · Structure no. S014 01461
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Elk Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,702 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is N14 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does N14 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N14 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N14 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.